Coming Soon: Melbourne-Based Chef Shane Delia Is Opening His First Brisbane Restaurant in West End in 2025
Delia Group is heading north, bringing its chef's Middle Eastern flavours to Queensland Ballet's Thomas Dixon Centre.
Add Shane Delia to the list of high-profile culinary figures setting up shop in Queensland, with the Melbourne-based chef and restaurateur announcing his first move north — and debut restaurant in Brisbane — with a 2025 opening slated. His new eatery doesn't yet have a name, but it will follow in the footsteps Guy Grossi's Settimo, Adrian Richardson's BŌS, and Andrew McConnell's Supernormal and Bar Miette when it launches at the Thomas Dixon Centre, Queensland Ballet's West End base.
When Delia's newcomer joins Delia Group's roster of venues alongside the Victorian capital's Maha, Maha North, Maha East and Jayda, diners can expect Delia's focus on Middle Eastern flavours and rich, bold, spice-fuelled dishes — plus an evolving menu. The venture is a partnership with Queensland Ballet, with Delia Group taming up with the former's hospitality partner VenuesLive.
"I'm excited to be launching a restaurant in Brisbane. It's long been a desire of mine to open a venue in this city — what is continually proving to be a vibrant new culinary destination in Australia," said Delia, announcing the news.
"I look forward to bringing my passion for bold flavours, rich spices and diverse culinary traditions to Brisbane, crafting an experience that complements Queensland Ballet's artistic excellence."
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In an Instagram story, Delia also noted that the restaurant has been in the works for a year, and this'll be his first signature restaurant outside of Melbourne, with more details to be unveiled in the coming months.
There's no exact opening date yet, either; however, the plan is for the eatery to anchor the Thomas Dixon Centre's dining options, not only adding to the performing arts precinct but helping it become a new arts and hospitality hub.
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Find Shane Delia's currently unnamed Brisbane restaurant at the Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Road, West End, sometime in 2025 — we'll update you with more details when they're announced. Keep an eye on the Delia Group website for more details in the interim.
Top image: Angharad Gladding.
